Dr. Jon Cornelius performs first robotic-assisted TKR

Adam Schrag from Beckersspine.com reports “Tennova Healthcare-Lebanon (Tenn.) Medical Director of Orthopedics Jon Cornelius, MD, performed the first robotic-assisted TKR operation in the state, according to The Lebanon Democrat.

2. Surgeons, anesthesiologists, orthopedic nurses, physical and occupation therapists and a total knee joint program coordinator create a unique surgical plan for each patient.

3. Dr. Cornelius said, “Robotic technology is changing the way joint replacement surgeries are performed by providing each patient with a personalized surgical experience based on their specific diagnosis and anatomy.”

4. The hospital is the first in Tennessee to offer robotic-assisted TKR surgery.”